Ultrasonographer I PRN

Education

·       High School Diploma or Equivalent required

·       Other Graduate of an AMA approved / accredited Ultrasound Program preferred

·       Associate's Degree preferred

Experience

·       1 years clinical experience in a hospital radiology preferred

Licenses and Certifications

·       BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required And

·       ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Sonography Upon Hire Pref Or

·       ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Sonography 12 Months Req Or

·       ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers upon hire preferred And

·       ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers 12 Months Req

What You Will Do

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

·       Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to and during exam.

·       Images correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

·       Adjusts technical parameters to optimize image.

·       Operates, cares for and maintains equipment.

Patient Care

·       Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies).

·       Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures.

Professional Accountability and Partnership

·       Maintains ARDMS, CME credits and CPR yearly or when applicable (ARRT and CMRT if applicable).

·       Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Ultrasonographer I:

·        Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits. 

·        Delivery of high-quality patient care 

·        Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). 

·        A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. 

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital providing convenient care to people across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we’re one of Denton County’s largest employers. 

We specialize in Cancer Care, Neck & Back Program, Critical Care, Neonatology, CT Cardiac Imaging, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Robotic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Heart & Vascular Services, Women & Infants Care, Interventional Radiology and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Treatment. 

Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Magnet® designated hospital. 

Our four-story specialty center for women and infants features 12 labor and delivery beds, 2 C-section suites along with 6 antepartum and 24 postpartum beds. Texas Health Denton is the city’s only provider of obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services and is the largest provider of obstetrical services in Denton County. The ground floor houses a breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and an internal medicine residency program. 

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! 

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. 

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org. 

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